jstjames 🤠 01

[jaxsons]

I'd like to take a moment and pick up the thread of Taryn's post the other day regarding setting our sights on grander ideals: namely, the resources needed for the aftermath of node destruction or deactivation near the bigger Pres cities. Resettlement's only part of the equation, but it's crucial in the aftermath of effectively ripping the carpet out from under their feet. A lot of us have been where they are. The benefit of a solid foundation after a traumatic experience can't be understated.

After having been to all three of our strongholds, these are Resettlement's top contenders for priority resources:

• Space. Simply put, right now we don't have the space between all three strongholds to house the displaced until they're ready to be assimilated into one of our cities or a Pres city. Somewhere like NYC alone has 8 million people. Our biggest stronghold is in Russia; it can hold a maximum of 1000 people, not including our operatives. The Kamchatka Peninsula has a ton of abandoned Cold War-era bunkers. I'm betting on us to be able to secure another one and retrofit it to our needs.
  
  
• Medicine and medical supplies. When I touched base with the Mjóifjörður stronghold this morning, they mentioned at least 70% of their new displaced need medical care unrelated to the effects of the node destruction. Meds for chronic conditions, anti-inflammatories and antiseptics, Insulin, adrenaline, puffers. Leadership said most of who brought their meds with them will see it run out by the end of the month. Our Kamchatka stronghold is holding up with the medical needs for the moment, but their medical facilities could be improved with more beds and overall supplies. An MRI machine would be huge.

I'm feeling good about how if we can continue with the success we saw at Lammu, especially with that huge reduction in casualties, then we can see expansion in other operations. You've/we've got this. What are all ya'lls thoughts on the above?

Unrelated to the above, I had two people back out of their tattoo appointments next Saturday. If you had a concrete idea or even a concept of an idea, let me know and I can pencil you in. We can workshop whatever you want.

I'm gonna go kiss someone in the library now, sorry Niko.

Comments

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

I'll need the dancing to inspire the anguished wail.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

Is my death not motivation enough?

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

Time would have passed between your demise and the service, Nikola. I'd have no tears left to weep and would have to resort to drastic measures.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

I suppose I'll allow this.

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

I've heard actors use eye drops but they seem disingenuous for this purpose.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

Bad actors use eye drops. Real actors are able to tap into genuine emotion.

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

Then you can teach me.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

Domingo, I would love nothing more.

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

We'll have to include inflatable PFDs in your guests' welcome baskets.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

It sounds like a real party. A shame I won't be there for it.

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

You'll be there. In your sensory deprivation funerary vessel of choice.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

This just reminds me of how much I miss float tanks. Did you ever float, Domingo?

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

Kindly stop reminding me of what I'm missing out on by living in this godforsaken sardine tin.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

Timing an edible to crest mid-float is one of life's quieter masterstrokes. Transcendent. Almost indecently so.

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

Niko, you'll make me base jump from the airlock.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

You must be serious if you've dropped to Niko.

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

Whoever decided to move the resistance up here told their realtor "Find me the spiritual and psychological opposite of everything a float tank is."

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

I suspect it would be considered a waste of resources to request one for one of outposts.

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

We could hijack a plane and live out the rest of our days somewhere more civilized.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

Tempting. Somewhere with sun?

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

A seaside bar where drinks come with little umbrellas. It would be beneath you and that would bring me great joy.

Senior Dislinked.

[oneirophrenic]

Au contraire, Domingo. The only thing beneath me at a seaside bar where the the drinks come with little umbrellas will be a cabana boy.

Senior Dislinked.

[jaxsons]

How about no one goes out the damn airlock?

Senior Dislinked.

[loculus]

Only for you.

Senior Dislinked.

[jaxsons]

Much appreciated.